Pete Serotta
03-17-2008, 08:06 AM
New Arrivals – March 10, 2008
Edited by James Huang
Welcome to New Arrivals, a section showcasing the latest equipment that's landed on the Cyclingnews tech desk. Look out for reviews over the next few months when we've clocked up some saddle time with this stuff.
Serotta HSG Carbon
Serotta reminds riders of its racing heritage
Photo ©: James Huang
Serotta might not be the first name to come up when most consumers think of race bikes these days but the company's background is well-rooted in the sport (remember Davis Phinney?). While much of the range's premium pricing still limits the audience to well-heeled baby boomers Serotta is making a concerted effort to remind folks of its racing heritage (and the fact that its bikes aren't just showpieces).
Our HSG Carbon tester is good evidence of that with its lugged full-carbon construction and Torsion Core 2 tubing that includes Serotta's now-trademark Colorado Concept shaping. According to Serotta, the HSG Carbon is the stiffest and most race-worthy frame in its catalog but the relatively small-diameter tube and arced seat stays suggest it's still quite comfortable. The frameset weight is also highly competitive at a claimed 1500g. More importantly, though, build quality and detailing is absolutely superb at first inspection and we have high hopes indeed for the ride characteristics.
Our tester comes equipped with Serotta's SRAM Force build kit, which includes a full SRAM Force gruppo (save for a Shimano chain), Zipp Team CSC aluminum clinchers, an FSA bar, stem and seatpost, a fi'zi:k Arione saddle and a timeless Chris King NoThreadset. Total weight is a race-worthy 7.21kg (15.89lb) without pedals. How will it perform? You'll have to wait and see.
Edited by James Huang
Welcome to New Arrivals, a section showcasing the latest equipment that's landed on the Cyclingnews tech desk. Look out for reviews over the next few months when we've clocked up some saddle time with this stuff.
Serotta HSG Carbon
Serotta reminds riders of its racing heritage
Photo ©: James Huang
Serotta might not be the first name to come up when most consumers think of race bikes these days but the company's background is well-rooted in the sport (remember Davis Phinney?). While much of the range's premium pricing still limits the audience to well-heeled baby boomers Serotta is making a concerted effort to remind folks of its racing heritage (and the fact that its bikes aren't just showpieces).
Our HSG Carbon tester is good evidence of that with its lugged full-carbon construction and Torsion Core 2 tubing that includes Serotta's now-trademark Colorado Concept shaping. According to Serotta, the HSG Carbon is the stiffest and most race-worthy frame in its catalog but the relatively small-diameter tube and arced seat stays suggest it's still quite comfortable. The frameset weight is also highly competitive at a claimed 1500g. More importantly, though, build quality and detailing is absolutely superb at first inspection and we have high hopes indeed for the ride characteristics.
Our tester comes equipped with Serotta's SRAM Force build kit, which includes a full SRAM Force gruppo (save for a Shimano chain), Zipp Team CSC aluminum clinchers, an FSA bar, stem and seatpost, a fi'zi:k Arione saddle and a timeless Chris King NoThreadset. Total weight is a race-worthy 7.21kg (15.89lb) without pedals. How will it perform? You'll have to wait and see.